On tFriday, May 10, the New Hanover High School Jazz Cats will present “All That Jazz” – a gala and fundraiser.

WILMINGTON | On the evening of Friday, May 10, the New Hanover High School Jazz Cats will present “All That Jazz” – the annual gala and fundraiser presenting performances by the NHHS Marching Wildcats, NHHS Symphonic Band, Jazz Cats, Steel Cats, and a winter guard and indoor percussion group. The program raises funds for travel, instrument purchases and repair, and other expenses not covered within the school’s band programs budget. The students are led by Tim McCoy, NHHS band director, and many participate in more than one of the groups and play a wide variety of instruments. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and the show. For more information, contact Vicky Buffkin at 620-6288 or visit www.newhanoverbands.org.

WILMINGTON | The second annual Gary Shell Cross-City Trail Run, Ride & Roll event is coming to Wilmington. Saturday, June 1, participants will meet at Empie Park and take the Gary Shell Cross-City Trail to Halyburton Park and back to Empie Park. Families, friends and neighbors are invited to walk, run, bike, roller skate or roller blade along the trail – a distance of eight miles. There will be a shuttle available at Halyburton Park for those who prefer a shorter route.Event activities include a trail scavenger hunt, a trick-your-bike competition, bicycle safety instruction, live music, health screening, vendors and other activities. Healthy snacks will be on-hand, and prizes will be given to winners of the scavenger hunt and the trick-your-bike competition. Runners, riders and rollers who pre-register will be given T-shirts for this event, which is free to the community. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the event starts at 10 a.m. This event is made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. For more information, call 341-0107.

WILMINGTON | One of North Carolina’s premier coastal gardens plans to celebrate the influence of public gardens in new ways on National Public Gardens Day. Friday, May 10, visitors will be welcome to Airlie Gardens free-of-charge, just in time for a new attraction: Ribbit the Exhibit.Planners say Public Gardens Day will remind us of the role Airlie has played in the past – and will play in the future. The gardens have served as locations for television series such as Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill, hosted educational summer camps for children, and served as a backdrop for fairy-tale weddings and community events. “In addition to its wonderfully unique location, Airlie’s history really sets these gardens apart from others,” New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Director Tara Duckworth stated. “This has been the setting for so many special occasions, dating back to over a century ago. It’s easy to forget how large a role Airlie has already played in the community, but it’s great we have one day every year dedicated to remembering just that.”To bring NPGD garden-goers the perfect mix of offerings new and old, Airlie will open its seasonal Butterfly House for tours. The house provides guests with the chance to surround themselves with free-flying butterflies native to North Carolina. Ribbit the Exhibit will showcase more than a dozen larger-than-life copper frog sculptures by artist Andy Cobb. “We are more than excited to open our gates on May 10 and offer free admission, to not just the grounds, but to all of our exhibits as well,” Duckworth said. “Airlie is ready for what we believe will be the Gardens’ greatest NPGD turnout to date. We hope residents and visitors alike will come discover Airlie Gardens – learn about our environment and let the beauty of the gardens inspire them.”

WILMINGTON | American Legion Post 10 will have a public Memorial Day service at 3 p.m. Monday, May 27, at the New Hanover County War Memorial in Hugh MacRae Park. The scheduled speaker is Col. Bob Newman, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

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